Y Life Birmingham, November-December 2008

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NOVEMBER | DECEMBER 2008

Volume 3 | Number 6

The Call for Help Answering

Volunteering at your YMCA

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November December A Vision of Leadership To do List 10 action steps to take in this issue

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Share the warmth of the season. (p 27) Learn about a grant supporting Camp Cosby’s new aviary. (p 4) Make plans to support the 2008 Toys for Tots Campaign. (p 5)

Answering the call for help: Learn how you can be a YMCA volunteer (p 6)

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Where’s your name? Find it among the list of donors to the 2008 Strong Kids & Communities Campaign. (p 8)

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Ready, aim...fire! Sign up for a gun safety class. (p 17)

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Include your name, home branch and phone number with your response.

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Participate in an indoor triathlon. (p 19) Zumba! Check out Trussville's newest group exercise class. (p 20) Give the gift of Camp Cosby for Christmas. (p 2)

Proverbs 29:18 advises that “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” The meaning of the proverb speaks to our need individually and collectively for guidance and discipline. For us, mission can be the bedrock of purpose and vision can be the beacon of the future.

After many months of consideration, the Birmingham YMCA has adopted a new strategic plan that builds on the traditions of the past and blazes a bold path as one of the most relevant forces in the community tackling one of the most pressing issues of the day.

Our historic mission was validated: We exist to put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

Additionally, our vision was updated. In response to the growing lifestyle health crisis in our country that is fast moving from chronic to acute locally, the YMCA will lead our community to be the healthiest in America.

Working goals were articulated. Benchmarks and governance will monitor progress in these Birmingham YMCA Director five key areas: participation, of Association Advancement education, collaboration, and facilities. And to guide our effort a pathway was illuminated.

Activate America is the YMCA’s national response to the growing lifestyle health crisis. Our strategic efforts could not have aligned better with this plan for YMCA capacity building. We are actively working internally and externally to effect positive change in our Ys, in our communities, and in the people we serve.

Internally we are working to better understand and serve health seekers by training for all staff in relationship building, by using member focused data to inform our decisions, improving our environments so that our message is consistent and supported in our programs and facilities by creating programs so that we respond to those we serve in a compelling manner, and by building staff capabilities to accomplish this work.

Externally we will extend our reach into the community by expanding key community outreach events like America on the Move Week and Healthy Kids Day, participating in ongoing learning opportunities like the Gulick Collaborative, engaging in advocacy to influence changes in policy and the built environment to support healthy eating and active living.

It is our hope that where there is a vision, and the willingness to be a leader and a partner, that the people will flourish. Join us in this journey to transform our communities to total health of spirit, mind and body.

Learn more about the strategic plan on page 15 and read what Reverend Tom Rains, the Birmingham YMCA’s chaplain, has to say about vision on page 22.

Life Notes

‘Join us in this journey to transform our communities to total health of spirit, mind and body.’

Lisa Jones

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November | December 2008 Volume 3 | Number 6

Birmingham Metropolitan YMCA Officers J. Wayne Houston, Chairman J. Stephen Smith, Vice Chairman Mike Temple, Treasurer Ann Huckstep, Secretary Board Members Clarence Blair Tim Blair Joseph S. Bluestein Cecil Bostany Milton Bresler William N. Clark Jason Dill William A. Gilchrist Robert Holmes, Jr. Frank S. James, III Harold Jones Anthony A. Joseph Tom L. Larkin Mallie I. Lynn Joseph Mays, Jr. Ann D. McMillan Ron Mims Malcolm Morrow Judge John E. Ott Phyllis Paramore Henry Ray Allen D. Rushton Lloyd Shelton James W. Shepherd President and CEO James N. Lombard YLife birmingham Staff Loyd McIntosh, Marketing Manager David G. Hill, Marketing Director YLife birmingham is published six times a year by the Metropolitan Birmingham YMCA. Copyright 2006 by the Metropolitan Birmingham YMCA. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the permission of the Metropolitan Birmingham YMCA. YLife birmingham welcomes letters and story ideas. Please send them to: YLife Birmingham 2101 4th Avenue North Birmingham, Alabama 35203 or by e-mail to ylife@ymcabham.org.

Mission: To put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

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Checking In Supporting our feathered friends News from around the Birmingham YMCA

Grant expands Camp Cosby's Avian Education Program

The Outdoor Classroom at Camp Cosby is the recipient of the 2009 Legacy Competitive Grant which will help expand the camp’s ground breaking Avian Education Project. The $7,670 grant will be applied to various educational tools that will enhance the program’s expansion to allow students close-up views of birds, including: • Feeders, water sources, and vegetation for cover, all necessary factors for bird habitat; • Barriers that will allow the viewing of birds by students and a one-of-a-kind hexagonal bird blind designed for maximum viewing; • 15 field guides; • Two spotting scopes and 20 pairs of binoculars for viewing birds at the various feeding stations.

Currently, Camp Cosby's 137 acres of lakefront woodland habitat provides opportunities for campers to see birds and learn ornithology, but loses other learning opportunities as large groups of kids on the trails scare away interesting species. The Legacy grant will provide the tools necessary to inspire students with views of some of the 400+ species of birds that reside or migrate through Alabama.

Launched earlier this year, the Avian Education Project enables Camp Cosby to house rescued birds that are unable to be released back into the wild and use them in science-based programming, allowing students to get a clear view of live birds and learn their natural history.

The rescued birds consist of an Education American Kestrel which is glove-trained for use in programming. The Kestrel was received as a

nestling by The Wildlife Center in Birmingham.

Named Legacy, the bird honors Legacy Partners in Education, the organization that has made the Outdoor Classroom environmental education expansion possible.

Exercise as medicine exercise referral program comes to Birmingham

What if you could go to your doctor and get a prescription for a medicine that would do all of the following: lower blood pressure, blood sugar, and weight; improve cholesterol, sleep, and bone and heart health; and decrease the risk of cancer?

The prescription exists. The “medicine” is exercise. And the Birmingham YMCA has prescribed.

“Exercise is Medicine” is a YMCA of the USA-endorsed exercise program aimed at improving health through physicianreferred activity. Birmingham is the first city in the southeast to be involved in the joint initiative between the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Medical Association.

Birmingham YMCA member Dr. Sophia Lal, D.O., UAB Physical Medicine and Rehab/ Orthopedic Surgery, heads the program and during a recent talk challenged physicians in every specialty to consider activity as a vital indicator in every patient visit and diagnosis.

Dr. Lal recognizes that the Birmingham YMCA is on the leading edge of this collaboration, waiving the membership joining fee of patients who have an “Exercise is Medicine” prescription from their physician.

For more information on the initiative, visit www.exerciseismedicine.org online.

Life Skills

3 Reasons to Become a ymca volunteer 1. Volunteer to your interests

I’ve always had a passion for golf and we have an annual fund raising golf tournament here at the Shelby County Branch. So, when I was asked to chair the event, I said ‘sure, why not?’ Find your passion and pursue it.

2. Volunteer for your family, for your community

Get involved; volunteer for your family, and for your community. I had a selfish reason to get involved; it was for my kids as a volunteer coach. But it was clear that my volunteering would benefit everyone.

Become more involved in the life of your family, and you will become more involved in the life of your community.

3. Volunteer to get a sense of accomplishment

The bottom line is this: it’s for the kids and the community. Once you see that, you really understand what all the work is for. But you have to be willing to commit yourself and step out there at least one time and see how it goes. Success is so exhilarating that you say ‘bring on the next one!’

Calvin Gunn is a member of the Shelby County Branch, is a division leader for the Strong Kids & Communities Campaign, and is the Chairman of the 2008 Shelby County Branch Spring Golf Tournament.

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More toys = more volunteers needed!

You may have noticed sign-up in your neighborhood YMCA last month for Toys for Tots. In the association’s fifth year to work with the Marines on the holiday gift program, expectation is that we’ll need more toys for more tots, which means we’ll need more volunteers.

Can you help?

You can help, if you drop off new toys at the YMCA through mid-December.

You can help, if you ask your friends, family, neighbors and colleagues to do the same.

You can help, if you have time to volunteer, to join fellow YMCA members and staff December 1219 at the Birmingham YMCA Youth Center, to be the jolly red man for children from all of our communities.

The gym floor of the center will be the city’s largest toy warehouse from which volunteers will bag and distribute gifts to the families and children who have signed up. Join us any of those days from 8 a.m.

- 4 p.m.

For more information, and to volunteer, e-mail dhill@ ymcabham.org or call Marketing/ Communications Director David Hill at 801.7209.

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Cover Story

The Call for Help Answering

Volunteering at your YMCA

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ow can I be involved? What can I do to help? How can I make a difference? The big question isn’t ‘should I ________, but ‘how do I ___________,’ make a positive difference in my community?

Listen to two of our volunteers, each of whom has advice for when you decide to get involved at – or through – your neighborhood YMCA. For over a decade, Calvin Gunn -- who was introduced on page five -- has been instrumental in many volunteer efforts at the Shelby County Branch. An avid golfer, he was the chairman of the Shelby County Branch YMCA 2008 Spring Golf Classic, an event that garnered over $15,000 for the Strong Kids initiative. Calvin has also served as a division leader on the branch Strong Kids Campaign, a role that 6 www.ymcabham.org

involves asking individuals and companies for donations, an idea that is often a stumbling block for new volunteers.

Calvin overcame a public-speaking fear in high school; he says that when new volunteers conquer the fear of asking for money, everyone benefits.

“Once volunteers realize what the benefits to their fellow members and program participants are, they usually overcome the fear of calling on businesses or individuals,” he said. “If you don’t ask, the answer is always ‘no’. If you ask, they say ‘yes,’ ‘no’ or ‘maybe.’ It doesn’t hurt my feelings. It’s not a personal thing if someone says ‘no’ to you.

“One of the reasons most people say they don’t give is because they’ve never been asked. We make it a point to ask everyone.”

What if you are a long-term member of a branch that is

Serving their communities Above Shelby County member Calvin Gunn has utilized his passion for golf into a volunteer opportunity, helping the branch’s annual golf tournament become a significant fund raiser for the Strong Kids & Communities Campaign.

Left Vestavia Xpress member Phyllis Seale works one-on-one with women helping them achieve healthier lifestyles. She also has led a team of YMCA members in a program working with the residents of Marks Village in Gate City.

still establishing itself in the YMCA system and doesn’t have many volunteer opportunities? Do what Vestavia’s Phyllis Seale has done – look for new opportunities and take advantage of them.

A member of Vestavia Xpress for over 15 years, Phyllis has found ways to incorporate her desire to serve both inside and outside the branch walls. A big believer in women’s fitness, Phyllis works one-on-one with women, encouraging them to make positive health and wellness changes in their lives.

“The woman I’m working with now is 67, a little bit older than I am, and has had some major health problems. I had worked with her earlier and had helped her get in great shape, but with these health problems she stopped exercising, and I thought she was going to die,” Phyllis said.

“I had been working with her four days a week in the afternoons. We walk the track, do weights in between, and now I’ve started to work on the step with her. Her stamina has increased, her strength level has increased,” she added.

Away from the branch, Phyllis has been involved in community outreach for Gate City, one of Birmingham’s poorest neighborhoods for over 20 years. She helped organize a Christmas gift program for the children of Gate City’s Marks Village several years ago, but saw a need to help the community’s

residents throughout the year, not just at Christmas.

Phyllis recruited Vestavia members to help. The effort has grown from serving 40 kids to offering Christmas gifts to more than 500. Year-round tutoring for both kids and adults, and a college scholarship program that serves over 20 students, rounds out the community program.

“We supplied all of the sports equipment for a baseball team and game balls for a basketball team,” Phyllis said. “People from the Y have supplied computers for the community’s lab.

“The Birmingham YMCA offers as much volunteer assistance as do the community’s churches.”

Phyllis Seale wins philanthropy award Each year, an outstanding “Volunteer in Philanthropy” (VIP) is selected to represent the Birmingham YMCA Association at the National Philanthropy Day awards event sponsored by the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

This year, Phyllis Seale will represent the YMCA as its VIP, well-deserved honor for this dedicated community advocate.

Congratulations Phyllis!

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Financial Development

The future is in great hands Building strong kids, strong families and strong communities through your contributions.

In 2008*, these Donors thoughtfully gave over $846,000 to our Strong Kids & Communities Campaign and over $175,000 via grants, in-kind contributions or to our Endowment. These gifts allowed over 3,500 deserving babies, children and teens to find a "safe place" in structured - and fun - Afterschool Care, Summer Day Camp, Holiday Camp; learn how to swim; have a blast in Youth Sports where “everybody plays, everybody wins;� experience week-long stays at YMCA Camp Cosby; benefit from team building and bonding at YMCA Hargis Retreat; and allow adults to keep working out when they experience the stress of losing a job or other life crisis.

Your generosity has allowed us to continue to keep our promise to never turn anyone away due to inability to pay. Thank you! *As of 10/1/2008

Chairman's Round Table

Gold Level (Gifts of $10,000+) Alabama Power Company Buffalo Rock Company Community Fndn. of Greater Birmingham Deirdre M. Lewis Florence Parker Hargis Charitable Fndn.

Fox 6 WBRC Huffman Neighborhood Assn.

JCPenney Company Jefferson County Commission Valley Road, LLC Wal-Mart Fndn.

YMCA of the USA

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Silver Level (Gifts of $5,000+) Alabama Power Fndn., Inc. B.L. Harbert International Birmingham Racing Commission Charles Debardeleben Emogene Huffman 8 www.ymcabham.org

Energen/Alabama Gas Corp.

Hare, Wynn, Newell & Newton, L.L.P. Moe's Southwest Grill Neil Bailey Phillip J. Carroll III Publix Super Markets Charities Shelby County Community Health Fndn.

Sixth Avenue Baptist Church StarTrac State Alliance of Alabama YMCAs The Caring Fndn.

Thomas Hale Vulcan Materials Fndn.

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Red Level (Gifts of $2,500+) Alabama Civil Justice Fndn.

Alabama Public Television Allen D. Rushton Ann Huckstep Anonymous Donor AT&T Matching Gifts

Awalski Moore C.B. Ireland Fund Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Birmingham Concept Printing, Inc. Energen/Alabama Gas Matching Gifts First Christian Church Harlan Prater Henry G. Sims & Henry U. Sims Memorial Fndn.

Independent Presbyterian Church Fndn.

James W. Shepherd Jan & Tommy Wells Jim Lombard John Duckworth June & Joe Mays Michael Temple Pat & Tom Hinton Phyllis Paramore Regions Financial Corporation Robert L. Holman Scott Vowell Shelby Baptist Medical Center Sports Display Susan & Tom Rains The Rime Companies William N. Clark

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White Level (Gifts of $1,000+) Al Craig, NSA Alice Hale Andrew Freeman Ann Haas Anthony A. Joseph Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC Barry Pattern & Foundry Co. Bart Singleton Becky Moore Bill Morton Bill Watts Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama Brasfield & Gorrie Brian Crumpton Bud Flora Burr & Forman C. Dowd Ritter Carl Christian Capital Strategies Partners Cathedral Church of the Advent Catholic Charities Cecil Bostany Chad Mathis

Cham Norman Charles Caldwell Charles Stover Chip Watts Cindy & John Reams Cindy Kirk City of Birmingham Compass Bank Cory, Watson, Crowder & Degaris, P.C. Courtney French Cybex David Hill David Watts Deandrea & Marcus Skipwith Delores Simmons Owens Donald & Erwin Lathem Donald Lathem Dr. Earl Jones Dr. John M. Lyons EBSCO Information Services Edward Anderson Elesabeth R. & Robert P. Shook Emily Rushing Erwin Brothers Motion Pictures First Baptist Church of Pelham Fitness Systems, Inc. Fred Keith George T. French, Jr. Greg Weyandt

Gwen Hatcher Harold Goings Harold Jones Heather Brooks Henry B. Ray, Jr. Holiday Inn Express Howard Bailey Huggies Little Swimmers Parent-Child Swim Outreach ITT Technical Institute James F Hughey Jamie & Bruce Thomas Jarred Taylor Jason Dill Jemison Investment Co., Inc. Jennifer Dick Jere F. White, Jr. Jesse Vogtle Jim Hughey Jim Jager Jim Snider Jody Wigley Joe Cloud John Richardson John Watson Johnnie Johnson JohnsonKreis Construction Jothany & Frank S. James, III

Judy & Wayne Houston Karen & Randy Long Kingwood Church Kiwanis Club of HomewoodMountain Brook Lane Vines Laura & David Woodruff Laura Hodge Leigh & Kevin Collins Libby Carpenter Malcolm Morrow Mallie & George Lynn Matthew Haynes Matthew White Maynard, Cooper & Gale McCullough Oil Co. Medical Properties Trust, Inc. Michelle Oliver Mike Moss Mike Petway N.E. Miles Philanthropic Fund Naomi Muchiri Ouida Fritschi Ralph Summerford Randy Sheffield Reba & Jon Myer Red Mountain Bank Reeves Sims, Jr. Rhonda Williams Richard Lee Stanford Rick Coad Rick Lathan Robert A. Jones, III Robert Eckinger Robert Jennings Robins Morton Rucker Lumber Co, Inc. Ruffner Page, Jr. Ruth & Frank Ozment Sheila & Clarence Blair Sherrell Benson Sherry Colgin Shon Torgeson & John Ewens Sirote & Permutt, P.C. SouthPace Properties, Inc. SouthPoint Bank Specialty Creations St. Elias Maronite Catholic Church Stephen Marriott Steven A. Brickman Steven Aderholt, CAM-LAR Direct Tammy Mathews Tenet Healthcare Fndn./ Brookwood Medical Ctr. Teresa & Joseph Roseborough Terri Nevett The Lamb Firm, LLC The Welch Group Theo Hawthorne Thomas A.S. Wilson Family Advised Fund Thomas Head, III Thomas L. Patterson Thompson Fndn.

Tim Blair Tom Hale Trinity Convenience, LLC Tyrone Quarles Will Clark William B. Houseal, III William Gilchrist William J. Rushton, III William Langford

William Wetzel Memorial Fund

Benefactors

(Gifts of $500+) ACIPCO Adam Peck Alabaster/Pelham Rotary Club Allison Taylor Allison, May, Alvis, Fuhrmeister, Kimbrough & Shap, LLC Alton Sizemore, Jr. Amanda Adams B&B, LLC Balch & Bingham LLP Beth Wilson Betty Barron Bill Harbert Blankenship & Seay Consulting Group Bob Burleson Bob Smith Brian Page Bryant Bank Bubba Grimsley Cam Ward Capmark Carla Carter Carlton Kelley Cebert Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Cedric Sparks Chandra McCall Charles Sanford Cindy Martin CMC Steel Alabama Cohen, Carnaggio & Reynolds Colean Bailey Cook's Pest Control Curtis Gwaltney David L. Carder Debra McCallum Delores Owens Doby & Bill Hanks Don Logan Donald Lutomski Dr. & Mrs. Kenneth B. Taylor Dr. Vincent Michael Bivins Dwayne Poer Edd Spencer Eric Baskerville Ernie Cory First Commercial Bank Freddy Ard George Vlahakes Glen Andrew Great Southern Wood Preserving, Inc. Henry Poellnitz Infinity Designs, Inc. Iva & Dan Hecker James E. Simpson James Floyd James Park Jay Pounds JCCEO Jefferson Clinic, P.C. Jennifer Calalang Jerry Duncan Jesse Vogtle Jim Langley Jim Sisson Joanna Etheredge Jodie Young John Powers Joseph Jackson

Joseph Ritchey Judge John Ott Julie Gabis Keecha Harris Keith Aaron Kelly M. Holbert Kelly Mashburn, Kelly's Interiors Kevin Casey Kimberly Geisler Kristi Raley Leroy Bandy Leta Jones Lewis & McAtee, PC Lewis Garrison Lightfoot, Franklin & White Linda Daniel Lisa & David Brow Longleaf Realty Partners LLC Louis Henderson, Jr. Lucy Kennedy M&F Bank M. Christian King Malcolm Bethea Malcolm Pirnie, Inc. Marathon Electrical Contractors, Inc. Marsha Kelley-Sutton Mary Creel Matrix Fitness Systems Corp.

Michael Tsimpides Michael Freeman Michael Meadows Microsoft Corp.

Mieke Hemstreet Milton Bresler Mimi Watson Morgan Keegan & Co. Nancy Myer Nedra Chauvin Pat Tate Paul Ott Carruth Paul Thibodaux Paul's Diamond Center Perimeter Point Church Philip Jackson Piggly Wiggly Food Stores Porter Capital Corp.

Ram Tool & Supply Ready Mix USA Redwoods Group, Inc. Robert Holmes, Jr. Robert Quinn Ron Harris Royal Cup Coffee Ruth & Higdon Roberts Sabrina McClain Saidie Egeland Samuel Franklin Sandra & Mike Kelley Sanjay Singh Sarah Duggan Saunders Jones Shayana Davis Shelby Co. Comm.

Shelley & Michael Suco Southland Int'l Trucks, Inc. State Farm, Theo Hawthorne Steve Heninger Steward Machine Co. Terry McCartney The Steiner Fndn.

The Stewart Organization Theodis Buggs Tim Reddock Tom Larkin Trussville Petro, LLC

Volkert & Associates, Inc. Wachovia Bank Jason Dill Walter L. Russell Wanda Barron WEBCO Heating & Air, LLC Wheaton Griffin William King William Longshore

Sponsors

(Gifts of $250+) A.D.Goode, Jr. Alan T. Rogers Allen Rice Allison Ziegler American Wallzone Supply, LLC Angelyn Ramsey Ann McMillan Austin Suellentrop Barton-Clay Jewelers, Inc. Beth Wyss Bill Guthrie Blake Liveoak Books-A-Million Bradley, Arant, Rose & White Britney McKim Bruce Akin C.S. Phillips Company C. Stanley Bailey Carolyn White CC Food Mart ELR Charles Armstrong Chas. W. Ashby Company, Inc. Chris Oldenburg Claude Tindle Colin Coyne Construction DataFax, Inc. Corporate Realty Associates, Inc. Courtesy Pointac Buick GMC Dan Carmichael Dan Haynes Dan Monroe David Edmonds David Fawal David Livingston Davis Architects Dawn Pilleteri DAXKO Deborah Smith Don Thornton Donna Baird Dorsey Architects & Associates, Inc. Earline Atkins Edward Goldblatt Edwards Chevrolet Co., Inc. Elizabeth G. O'Neil Emily Hudson Eugene Johnston Evening Group Exercise Shelby Co. YMCA Faith Chapel Christian Center Floyd Gaines Frank Myers Fred Berman Gail Mills

Gary McCarthy Glenda Goicochea Greg Canfield Gregory McGhee Home Depot Hunter Williams Impact Alabama J. Brad Burke James Reilly James Rushton James White Janet & John Holloway Jeff Kepler Jeffrey Bramer Jennifer Chandler Jerry Wrenn Jill Rodich Jim Head, III Jim House & Associates, Inc. Jimmy Krell John Coleman John Covington, Cheasapeake Consulting, Inc. Jon E. Lewis Joseph Donahue Joseph Farley Josh VanZandt Joy Whatley Julie & Steven Marmurek Julie Broday Kadell Wright Katharine Musso Kathleen Kauffman Keesha Nelson Kelly & Duncan Hulsey Ken Howell Ken Maluff Kristin Harris Kristine Williams Kristy & Kennan Smith Kushuna Exford Kyle McCain L. Paul Kassouf & Co. Laura Fortson Lombard Laura Wainwright

Lavinia Hallmark Lawrence Clark Le-Ann Nequette Lee M. Hollis Lewis Burks Libby & Neil Blue Lisa Jones Liz Gunter Lonnie Funderburg Mac Moorer Margaret Ann Rhoads Mark Sommer Mary Joy & Grey Wood Matt Minner McBrayer Law Melody Eagan Molly K. Frederick Molly McGregor Mr. & Mrs. W.O. Holcombe, Jr. Nancy Jones Norman Davis, Jr. Othni Lathram Otto Myree Peter Quintero Phyllis Seale Prestige Floor Care, LLC Raymond Chambliss Realty South, Carolyn O'Donnell Rebecca & Peter Neuberger Richard Ogle Richard Richmond Rick Player Robert Collins Robert Fabris Robert Mathews Ronald Jackson Ruth Campbell S. Greg Burge Sally Reilly Sam Heide III Sandra & Michael Kelley Scott Kenny Selective Masonry Shelby Co. Division of Workshops, Inc. Sheri House

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Smoothie Joe's Sophia Glenn Stephen Rowe Steve Hendricks Steve Mistrot Steven Benefield Substation Engineering Susan Becker Suzahn Huffman Donaldson & Frederick Donaldson Thomas Christian Tom Allison Tom Angelillo Trusscarr, LLC Trussville Volunteer Fire Dept.

Tyrell Jordan Walker Sorrell Walter G. Bridges Walter McArdle Wanda McClain Wendy Chapman William M. Dawson, Jr. William Morrow William Schroeder William Skanes Wynn M. Shuford Yocunda Clayton Yolanda & Ron Sullivan Yvonne McBeth

Patrons

(Gifts of $100+) 3 D Mechanical, LLC Academy Sports Al Schlosser Alabama Business Furnishings Alan Clark Alan LeBato Alan Strickland Alan Zeigler Alex Newton Alfred Perkins Alison Solomon Allison Jay Alsos Vance Alton Sizemore, III Amber Cosby America's First Federal Credit Union Amy Staats Howard Andrea Reynolds Andrew Lindblom Andy Tunnell AnJanetta Foster Ann Chappell Ann Wade Parrish Anonymous Donor Anthony Jackson Antonio Hammond Armida Rogers Arthur Martin Ashita Tolwani Ashley Bear Ashlie Penton Augustus James B. Sperry Snow Barbara Dickinson Barbara Vann Barry Thomason Baxley, Dillard, Dauphin & McKnight Ben Moffatt Ben Patrick Bert Hill Beth Mans Beth Richardson Interiors

Bethany Davis Bill Burke Bill Holmes Bill Jones Blanche Lowery Bobbie Jordan Bobby Trammel Brad Lee Brannon Denning Brenda Starnes Brendan O'Neill Brian Bento Brian Williams Brittin Coleman Bruce Ellis Bryan Horner Business Partners, LLC, Warren Hawkins Calvin Gunn Candace Peeples Candice Thies Carmen Morrow Carol & Eugene Wood Carol Davenport Carol Spain Catholic Family Services CDI TOPS Central State Bank Charles Collat, Sr. Charles Ferrell Charles Jackson Charles Person Charles Williams & Associates Charlie Ingram Charmaine Robinson Cheryl Booker Chris Cantrell Chris Giattina Chris Lebato Christian Sanford Chuck Lowe Claude Camp Claudette & Frankie Levan Clifford Spencer Coke Matthews Connie Buchanan Conrad, Burnett & Co. Counter Dimensions, Inc. Craig Fowler Craig Shelton Creative Dog Training, Too Creative Dog Training, Inc. Cynthia Umstead Dan Gainey Dana Ellis Daniel Acker Daniel Kasambira Danielle Greco Darrell Quarles Darrin Elliott Darryl Washington David Gray David Haynes David Hobbs David Jefferson David Lemak David Minor David Mitchell David Murray David Self David White Debra Bell Delois Guy Denice & Mark Moseley Denise Donohoo Dent Morton Denyse Thornley-Brown

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Dewayne Morris DL Salon Dolly Carson Don Harrison Don Naman Donald Q. Cochran Doug McIntyre Dow Bond Dr. James Isobe Dr. John Petelos DST Systems Matching Gifts Edgar Harper, Jr. Edith-Lyle & Rick Lessley Edward Christian Edward Ramsey Ellen Corbett Ellis Bingham, II Emily Bell Emily Brown Emily McClain Emris Graham Eric Robinson Eugene Allison Evan & Wes Harless Felicia Stewart Field of Dreams Sports Photography Fonda G. Shaia Forsyth Donald Frank Hernandez Frank McPhillips Frank Young Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 1 G.W. Blair Gallet & Associates Gary Lovelady Gene Gonsoulin George C. Blake George McMillan George Washington Georgia Morris Georgiana Williams Geraldine Woodson Ginny Brown Glenn Jackson Glenn Perry GLS Supply, LLC Goodloe White Goodwin, Mills & Cawood Architects Grady Smith Graham & Associates Grant Alspaugh Gray Borden Gregory Cook Harry Benjamin Heart of Dixie Cycle, Inc. Henry Gedson Henry Perry, PA Henry Ware Huner & Cyr, P.C. Idella Nemo Iola Petty Ivy Spencer J.V. Morley Enterprises Jack Neill Jackie Taylor Jackson Sharman Jacob Walker James A. King, III James Gardner James Johnston James Lunceford James Minor, Jr. James Pool James Williamson

Jan Davis Janice Clay Janice White Jayme Creamer Jean Oliver Jean Sasso Jeanette Andrews Jeffery Financial Services, Inc. Jeffrey Bayer Jeffrey Grantham Jeffrey Hansen Jenifer Rotenstreich Jennifer Reardon Jennye McCreary Jerome Dangerfield Jerome Lapidus Jerry Powell Jessica Earl Jill Mann Jim Boothe Jim Crim Jim Hancock Jim Holcombe Jim Shepherd Jimmy Snow Joe Bluestein Joe Joseph Joel Watson John Beeler John Bland John Brown John Civils John Elmore John England John Floyd, Jr. John Hale John Hard John Johnson John L. Carroll John S. Key, Jr. John Scott John Sewell John Taliaferro John Thomas John Wheeler Johnnie Johnson Jon Powell Jon Rasmussen Jonathan Cordes Joseph Fawal Joseph Kilgore Joseph Knight Joseph Lane Julie Parker Julie Ryland Kara & Tom Wheeler Karen C. & Roark H. Summerford Karl Heckman

Kathie & Peter Berndt Kathleen Davis Kathleen Nelson Katie & Brad Dunn Katie Crenshaw Kay & Chris Kelly Kay Pond Kelley Properties, LLC Kelly Mashburn Kevin McGough Kevin Patton Kimberly Sharp Kirk Davenport Kiwanis Club of Birmingham Kiwanis Club of Inverness KPS Group Krebs Architecture Laria Stinson Laura Jo Talbird Lawrence Oden Learning Express Lee Ann Franklin Lee Bains Lee Woehle Leigh Allen Leigh Ann Hodge Leigh Kaylor Lelia Neil Lem Stabler Leonard Olvey Leonard Tillman Leslie Carlisle Lewis Patterson Lillian Chiang Lionel Zajde Lisa Avant Lisa Hart Lisa Roberts Lisa Sharp Liz Pittman Lois & R. Barry Luther Louis Montgomery Lott Financial Group Lou's Pub & Package Store Loyd McIntosh Lucile Colee Lyndsey Rogers Lynlee Wells Palmer Lynn Jones Madeline Haikala Manuel Sablon

Marco Gonzalez Marcus Smith Margaret Casey Margie Murphree Marian Washburn Marianne Wofford Mark Lester Mark Robinson Mark Tavakoli Marshall Ford Martha Dawson Marvin Engel Mary Boyd Mary Casciaro Mary Crommelin Mary Rein Mary Washington Masonry Arts, Inc. Matt Boone Matt Carroll Max Moore MBA Structural Melanie Gardner Melanie Lyerly-Riley Melissa Shelton Sadberry Melody Izard Melton Automotive Melvin Grissett Mia Cowan Michael Edwards Michael Gray Michael Lucas Michael Mulvaney Michael Shaw Mickal Thomas Midday Group Exercise - Shelby Co. YMCA Mike Cleckler Mike Hammonds Mike McKibben MIke Moore Mildred Michoudet Mill Hamilton Milo's Hamburgers Milo's Tea Company Minnie Booker Minnie Johnson Mountain Brook Youth Baseball League

Mr. & Mrs. Henry Guy Mtn. Brook 3rd Grade Basketball Rec League Mu Psi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Myra Alton N. C. Ragsdale, LLC Nelvin Short NHB Group, LLC Nicholas Petty Nolan Awbrey Norman Plott O. M. Hughes Insurance, Inc. Obsessions Paige McElroy Patricia Francis Patricia Mitchell Paul A. Brown Paul Meeks Peter Horn Peter W. & Peggy H. Field Fndn.

Peter Worthen Phillip Andrews Prime Works, Inc. Princeton Orthopedics, PC Quiton Ross R. Bruce Barze R. McKim Norris Rachel Garrett Rachelle Green Ralph Bryant Rape & Brooks Orthodontics, P.C. Ravizee & Harris Ray E. Watkins, Jr. Raymond Brooks Reed Pullan Regions Bank of Shelby Co. Rena Lucas Renae McCullough Renasant Bank Richard Bell Richard Force Richard Mason Rio Connell Robert C. Snead, Jr. Robert Given Robert Gray Robert Holcombe Robert J. Florian Robert Varley Robin Hammonds Robin Hatton Robyn Boatman Roderick Parker Roger Carlisle Ronald Brunson Ronald Drain Rosemary Faust Russ Hammers Russell Stutts Sally Pavey Sam Knowlton Samuel Frazier Sandy Killion Sara Dille Sarah Artecona Scott Hults Scott Kelly Scott Smith Shae Lloyd Sharon Broach Sharon Sherrod Sharon Yancey Shayla Crawford

Sheri Lawrence Sil-Loh Properties, LLC Simpson & Associates Solomon Kimerling Southern Blood Services Stacey Graham Stacia Fagan Stan Neuhaus Stanley Virciglio Steel City Services, LLC Stephanie Bowers Stephanie Rubens Stephanie Vaught Stephen Jackson Stephen Vise Steve Smith Steve Wideman Steven Fazio Steven Ritchie Stewart Dansby Stewart Welch Stuart Davis Stumpy Watson SuAnn Vandevelde Larry & Sue Ann DeBoer Susan Livingston Susan Sidwell Suzanne Fleming Suzanne Weimer Sylvia McDonough Ted Farrell Teresa Minor Terrence McCarthy Terri Alexander Thacher Worthen The Stewart Organization The Trak Shak Thomas Armstrong Thomas Spina Thomas Stover Thomas Thagard Tom Curl Tony Blankenship Tracey & Kevin Hall Tracy Bell Trinita Ashford Trudi Harris Trussville Shell Trussville YMCA Swim Team Turner Williams Tyler Dodge Tyler Melson Union State Bank V&W Supply Co., Inc. Valerie Wallace Vaughn Stough Velma Williams Vera Eugene Virginia Crim Virginia Karle W. Frank Topping Wallace Kinsaul Walvid King Warren Lightfoot Wayne Curtis Western Supermarkets Will Matthews, V William A. B. Dowell William Brooks William Cox William Cronier William Edwards William Hasty William Keller William Knight William Lawrence

William Lee Thuston William Lewis William Shine William Stilwell Williams & Associates, Inc. Woody Boudra Xanthi Grammas

Friends (Gifts of $50+)

Adrienne Macoy Aisha Ayers Alan Peeples Alethea Hardy Alex Wayland Alice Powell Alisha Carroll Allison Cousins Amanda Jones Amy Heslin Amy Rickles Amy Wright Andrea Bozeman Andrew Darwin

Andrew Scotch Angela Johnson Angela Thornton Anne Dawson Anne Michaels Anonymous Donor April Benetollo April Mize Art Freeman Arthur Bailey Avi Katz Barbara Bryant Barbara Burke Barfield, Murphy, Shank & Smith PC Barry Fagan Becky Stanky Ben Davis Benjamin Johnson Beth McCandless Bethany Browning Betsy Goldstein Betsy Hunter

Betty Agnew Betty Canan Betty Wingo Bill Black Bill Vanderver Bobby Haynes Bradford Thomas Brandon Maziarz Brandon White Brantley Holt Brian Glover Brian Wahl Bruce Ludwig Bruno Baggio C.D. Greene Calera Dental Center, PC Callidus Investments Carla Holloway Carlos Smith Carolyn Collins Carolyn Craig Carolyn Lam Carolyn Williamson

Catherine Walker Cecelia Lowe Cecile Mason Charles Heyer Charles Hill Charles Silliman Chelette Mayo Cherie Yancey Gibbs Chris Carson Chris Hood Chris House Chris Leon Christi Azar Christopher Frost Christopher Haynes Cindy & Chris Talbird Cindy Patton Clarence Crump Clark Cooper Cloty El-Zein Connie Blaylock Connie Hart

Control & Power, Inc. Crystal & Todd Jenkins Cynthia Gilmer Daisy Cheung Dan Shepard Danny Murrah Daryl Perkins Dave Cromwell Dave Smith David Arnold David Barnett David Becker David Hamilton David Laning David Thomas Dawn Barber Deatrice Miller Debbie Cotney Debra Henson Debra Jackson Denise Smith Dennis Fire Equipment Derek Waltchack Derrick Long Diana Hodges DIane Liles DJR Associates, LLC Donald Boomershine Donald Heflin Donna Flomer Dr. William Massey, III & Mary W. Hawke

Gilbert Johnston Glenna Brown Gordon Smith Grace Carr Grady Moore Greg Houston Greggory Deitsch H.E. Wadley Haley Andrews Hannah & Jimmy Dennis Harvey McKim Healthy Connections Heather Rankin Helen Ellis Helen Jones Henry Cash Herbert K. Orise Houston Holmes Howard McKay Hugh Don Hull India Gold Ishmael Dozier J.H. Berry & Gilbert, Inc. J.W. Auto Body & Collision Jack Odle Jacob Howard Jacob Tubbs Jacob Williams Jacque Holder James A. Collins James Deyampert James Evans James Hoover James Lee James R. Sturdivant James S. Clifford James Wright Jan Hinson Jane Morgan Jason Johnson Jeana Joganic Jeff Weaver Jeffrey Funderburg Jennifer & Brian Boutte Jennifer Andress Jennifer Cairns Jennifer Eidson Dudley Reynolds Jennifer Hayden E.P. Hawkins Jere Chandler Edible JeRica Jenkins Arrrangements Jerry Bullard Edie Jalil Jerry Torrence Edward Holt Jessica Valentine Edward Lacey Jimmy White Edwin Acevedo Jody Brewer Ellen Busck Sullivan Jody Coombs Ellen Moman Joel Bragg Emanuel Smith John Cooper Eric Flanagan John Hiott Erin Baughn John Ingram Erin Stauss John Mayo Eugene Stutts John McBrayer Eve Graham John Segrest Evelyn Chaney John Stevens Fort'e Incorporated John Stewart Francene Drexler John Thompson Frank Body John Tyson Fred Hatcher Jonathan Carpenter Galyna & Doug Latham Joseph Brown Gary Smiley Joseph Doyle Gary Stubbings Joyce Tombrello Gary Youngblood Judy Theriot Gene Price Judy Walls Genny Schablow Justin Taylor George E. Peoples Karen Mobley George Taylor Katherine Rostand George W. Heaton Kathryn Barr November•December 2008 | Y Life 11

Kathy Hayman Merv McConico Kay Argo Michael Callahan Kay McKnight Michael Glenn Keith Andress Michael Lenz Keith Harris Michael Teel Kelly Riggs Mike Hill Kelvin Franklin Milton Moats Kenneth L. Jones Mindy & Charley Long Kenneth Smith Morning Exercise Group Kennon Walthall - Shelby Co. YMCA Kevin Owens Mountain Brook Youth Kimberly Keuter Baseball League Kristie Nix Mustafa Kilic Kristin Dukay Myra Walker Kristy Trammell Nancy Heck Kristy Waldrop Naomi Williams LAI Engineering Nick Salvato Larry Burger Nina & Eugene DeKich Larry J. Contri O.R. Shoemake Larry Orr Oak Mountain Lanes, Inc. Larry Wells Oliver B. Adams LaTania Tate Orlanda Reed Laura Gulino Orthodontics South Lauren Buttner Oxmoor Valley Laurie Hopper Orthodontics PC Laurie Walls Pam Wildt Laverne Poindexter Pamela Griffith Laverne Ramsey Pat Crossen Lee Welden Patricia Neill Leigh Williams Patrick Foley Leilani Urbatsch Paul Bolus Leland Doebler Paw Perfect Leslie Cameron Perry Mathis Leslie Coyne Philip Oreilly Lessie Brady Phoebe Hollenquest Lewis Torgeson R. Michael Akridge Lillie M. & Robert C. Andry Randall Murphree Linda & Bob Waters Randy Hays Linda Brewer Ranelli & Associates Linda Hardin Reba Hatcher Linda Jones Reid Manley Linda Lehe Renwick Rushon Lindsay Gill Richard Adams Lindsey Cobb Richard Ambrose Lindsey Hall Richard Hargraves Lisa Allison Richard Wheelahan Lisa Williams Rima & John Hartman Lisa Wilson Rob Dowda Liz Rybka Rob Moss Louis Harris Robbie Ballentine Lynn Eckert Robert Baugh Lynn Feldman Robert Dickerson Marci Kreisberg Robert Robinson Marcia Bailey Robert Schornack Marculus Elliott Robert Weaver Marcus Bolivar Robert Willis Marcus Watts Robin Beidleman Margaret Cassimus Robin Burcham Marian Milazzo Rodney Rardin Mark Dinan Ron Joganic Martin Schulman Ron Trolard Marvin Bouie Ron Waldron Marvin Dupass Ronald Dichiara Mary Ann Sullivan Ronald Farley Mary Hollaway Rosharon Wilson Mary Hubbard Roxanne Skinner Mary Kay Norris Roy Glover Mary Margaret Scalici Roy Sims Matthew Hall Sabrina Simon Maurita Brown Ward Sam McDonald Maxine McNutt Sandra Deason Maxine Wade Sandra Koulourides Meals in the Making Sandra Rhodes Melissa Rogers Sanford Hooper Melissa Sherrell Sarah Pyron Melissa Stewart Scott Shurett Merrell Lynch Matching Gifts Sew Precious 12 www.ymcabham.org

Sharon Travis Shatanna Holley Shawn Plunket Shelley Jones Sheree Salter Sherry Skipper Sherry Tobia Sierra Chemical Corporation Sonia Ford Sonya Smith Stacey Cara Stacey Davis Stephanie Davis Stephanie Gilbert Stephen Schaeffer Steve Goozee Steven Alexander Steven Parker Sue & Ben Fowler Susan Cangelosi Susanne Jones Suzanne Ashe Sydney Murphy Tammy White Teresa & Mike Callahan Teresa Holland Terrence Lane Terri Ferguson Thelma Davis Thomas Fox Thomasine Collins Timothy Lupinacci Timothy Whetstone Tina Whitfield Toby Vinson Todd McCormick Tom Adkinson Toney Breeding Tony Rhodes Tony Summerville Tracy & Doug Hale Tracy Smith Trish Tatum Victor Cunningham Victor Ravizee Virgil Elmore Walt McMahon, Jr. Wanda Swihart Wendi Boyen Wendy Newland William McDougald William Pryor, Jr. Willie C. Bass

Ann Coe Ann Contantine Hollis Ann Jeffcoat Anna Fievet Anna Rose Maniscalco Annan Pascoe Anne Burke Anne Shiller Anne Stevens Annie Loo Anonymous Donor Aris Wiley Arlene Bulger Ashlee Walters Ashley Manning Ashley McVicar Audra Vaughn Austin Boyd, DMD, PC Barbara Armstrong Barbara Saucier Barbara Summers Beaudacyus Walker Benjamin Byerly Benjamin Mebane Bernard Chatman Bessie Hill Beth Barron Beth Dutton Beth White Betty Fagin Bettye Maiden Beverly Bishop Beverly Brewer Billy Sims Bob Cianchetti Bob Mitchell Brad Williams Bradley Jones

Catherine Harris Cathy Tanner Cedar House Cafeteria, Inc. Celebrity Video & Tan Celestine Graham Celia McGarity Central Alabama Spine & Rehab Charles Brasfield Charles Denaburg Charles Waites Chase Johnson Chaz Carter Cheryl Harris Chris Armstrong Chris Hayden Chris Williams Christina Anderson Christina Marxen Christina Spanick Clara Holt Clayton Miller Cody McCandless Connie McCrory Cornelius Easter Courteney Rice Craig Battles Cristina Rodriguez Cynthia Ellis Cynthia Lackey Cynthia Rayburn

Deborah Blanchard Deborah Newsom Debra Hunter Deirdre Clark DeLane McCurry Dian Jernigan Diana Scott Djuana Saxton Donna Cusimano Donna Jones Donna Smith Dora Bolus Dorothy Smiley Dr. & Mrs. John L. Harlan Ed Kennedy Eddie Ray Eleanor Ruth Crenshaw Elizabeth Heater Elizabeth Hilligoss Elizabeth Pierce Ella & Eddie Thomas Ellis Petties Eran Denae Edington Eric Frye Eric Patterson Eric Taylor Evelyn Wedge F.W. Brooks, Jr. Felicia Kelley Fletcher Cook Florence Minahan

Daisy Simpson Dana Long Dana Rene Harmon Danny Haralson Darius Smith David Farabaugh David Hanson David Stevens David Thornton David V. Hines David Williams, Jr. Dean Chatham Deborah Blackwell

Franklin Robinson Frannie Horn George Littleton George Nolen Gil Simmons Ginger Skinner Glenda Bearden Gloria & Fred Lee Gloria Shows Greg & Joan Baker Greg Cross Gregory Jennings Gwendolyn Crawford

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(Gifts of $24+) Abdul-Jalloh Adam Booker Adam Snyder Albert Hicks Alicia Martens Alicia Rossiter Alisa Rains Alison Bramer Allison Cornelius Amanda Reid Amy Cooper Amy Hagood Amy Liscomb Amy Mathis Amy McIntyre Andrew Ferretti Andrew McMeans Andrew Plaster Angel Daniel Anita Hill Anita Jackson

Brandon Mitchell Brian Waites Brian Ware Brian Weisser Bridget Cooper Brock Tuck Brooke Welch Brooks Cotton Wingo Bryan Coleman Byron Oliver Camille Brown Carmen Freemire Carmen Lau Carmen Peel Carol Bennett Carol Hunt Carol Pitts Caroline Bundy Carolyn Williams Catherine & Anna Adams

Hal West Hala Fawal Hannah Whitfield Harold Finch Harold Hagler Harry Wayne Wessinger Hayden Patton Heather Lee Heidi Beasley Heidi Johnston Holley Lagrone Holly Doyal Homewood Cycle Inge Johnstone Ivy & Roses Community Fund, Inc. Jacques Horton James Eckert James Graham James Roberts Jamie Brendemuehl Jamie Norris Jan Warbington Jane Bohlman Jane Wagner Janell Ahnert Jane-Marie Marlin Jason Moseley Jason Nabors Jason Thomas Jason Williams Jay Bender Jeff Jackson Jennie Pickett Jennifer Adams Jennifer Beall Jennifer Lambert Jennifer Scott Jennifer Strickland Jennifer Wiggins Jenny Andrews Jerdine Bronson Jeremiah Goodson Jerren Lewis Jerry Topazi Jessica Burns Jessica Puig Jessica Smith Jill Joganic Jim Angelichio Jim Poole Jimmy Faivre Jnelle Armstrong Jodi McKelvin Joe Searcy, III Joey Hale John B. & Margaret H. Duncan John Balabanos John Gregg John Hardin John McGill John Sears John Williams Jonathan Roth Joseph Harding Josip Debelijuh Joyce Venezia Julie Cash Justin Hendricks Karen Graffeo Karen Stoudemire Karen Wesley Han Karin Krikorian Katahya Eppenger Kate Copeland Kate Nelson Katherine Scharrer

Katie Byrd Katy Anderson Keith Bryant Kelli Brasher Kelly Brown Kelly Jacobs Kelly Keim Kelly Kitchens Kelly Phillips Kelsey Shaw Kenneth Heard Kermit Kendrick Kevin Nelson Kim Bennett Kim Darnell Kim Leibach Kim Wise Kimberly Rivers Krista Vick Krista Wikholm Kristi Selden Kristie Elmore Kristie Kessler Kristin Henson Kristina Bogus L. Michael Vance Laura Coleman Laura Wilkerson Laura Young Lauren Gilbert Lauren Roberts Lauren Smith Laurie Earley Laurie Skaggs Leah Dodd Lee Herritt Lee Lucia Lee S. Wheeler Leeanna McFarlin Lenese Eberhart Les Litzinger Lesley Wildes Leslie Dickinson Leslie Klasing LeTecia Giddens Lia Bunch Linda Cohn Linda Parker Linda Reimann LInda Stone Lindie Smith Lisa Baker Lisa Green Lisa Hogeland Lisa Hughes Lisa Van Beber Logan Lowrey Lois Phillips-Larid Lois T. & Vandiver L. Chaplin Lorraine Kuhl Luanne Carter Lucille Fordham Lucille Hawkins Lucille Williams Lynne Brooker M.P. Grant Maggie Anderson Manda O'Connell Mandel Hill Mandy Meredith Manley Appleby Maquita Daniels Marcy Mcclain Margie Voltz Maria Fox Marian Garrett Marjorie Bolzle

Mark Aldridge Mark Erdberg Marsha & Michael Semon Marshall Ross Marty Gilbert Mary Alexiou Mary Ben Fitts Mary Frost Mary Lee Stitt Mary McGlaughlin Mary Murchison Meagan Bryant Melinda Ward Melisa Mcrae Melissa Lochamy Melissa Stevenson Melvin Thomas Meschelle Johnson Michael Burnett Michael Carter Michael Hull Michael O'Neill Michelle Roberson Michelle S. Brown Mijon Utomi Mike Howard Mike James Mike O'Neill Movie Gallery Mr. & Mrs. Gordon D. Martin Mr. & Mrs. Luther Jarmon, Jr. Mrs. A. P. Foley Mrs. Howard W. Cater Nancy Harper Nathan Hall Nea Rice Nettie Barnes Nick Stallings Nicole Ritchie Nicole Woods Nigel Hodges Nina Snider Ninetta Bond Nkenge Hudson Noel Stone Noelle Cadden Olen Pruitt Pam Buck Pam Hughes Pamala Cooper Pamela Boyd Paul Ferguson Paula Freeburg Paula Hawkins Payless Shoes Peter Kanakis Priscilla Christian Rachel Jarvis Rand Linton Randy Lamotte Randy Mazer Raven Hardy Raymond Carter Reba & Bill Caldwell Renee Dehart Rhonda Anderson Rhonda Carrington Rhonda Walsh Rick Hopkins Rick Williams Robert Baker Robert Failla Robert Levin Robert Martin Robert Reid Robert Rosser Robert Stone

Robin Burns Robyn Webb Ronald Sims Rosemary Kenney Ross Mendheim Russell Lee Ruth Alleyne

Tani Godfrey Tarae Craig Teresa Coston Teresa Odom Teresa Phillips Teresa Thorne Terri Yates Texas Road House

Ruth Henry Sally Shlossman Thomas Clower Sam Piazza Thomas Logan Sandra Jones Thomas Waters Sarah Cowart Tiffany Carnes Sarah Cox Timothy Smith Sarah Edythe Realty Co., Inc. Tina Marxen Scott Mansfield Tommy Snow Shaina Kennedy Traci Eaton Shaley Fabris Tracy Canaday Shannon Brennan Tracy Gory Shannon Phillips Tressie Williams Shannon Rice Tricia Martin Shanon Lyles Valer Munnings Sherri Kristjansson Valerie Goldman Shiela Hoffman Vandy Wade Shirley Gauntt Vicki Bayer Sloan Blackman Vincene Molay Sophia Lal Virgil Jensen Stanley Robinson Wachovia Matching Gifts Starr Alexander Wallace Golden State Farm Walter Crear Stefan Kertesz Wendy Adams Stephanie Arnold Wendy Charles Stephanie Lovelady Wendy Weathers Stephanie Rauterkus Willie Anderson Stephanie Roberts Willie Keene Steven Hallman Women's Forum Steven Weil Xtrodinare Hair Salon Stuart Weyandt Yvonne Lopez Sue Read Susan Delenne ‌and more, appreciated Susan Huffstetler YMCA Donors!

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Carrie Busby Cassandra Frieson Cedric East Charles Johnson Charles Kirton Charles Pieplow Cheryl Howard Chris Pruett Christina Tabereaux Christopher Cullom Christy Rafferty Colleen McCullough Connie Mills Corie Therrien Courtney Stagner Crave Chocolet Daenielle Penn Damaris Jimenet Darlene Swanson Darrel Mitchell Dave Clark David Myers David Smiley Dawn Baldy Deadra Glenn Debbie McCorkle Debbie Snow Dee Dee Williamson Demetius Liptrot Dennis Curtis Desiree Burtis Diane Aldridge Dina Crumbley Don Hankins Donna Schultz Donnell Rhodes Dotti Smith Drew Denton Ed Merrell Edward Brown Elizabeth Clark Elizabeth Conley Eric Smith Erika Jones Ernestine Lee Eve Lackritz Felicia Weston Floretta Taylor Frank Adair Freda Taylor Fredrick Jefferson Gabriel Rios Gail Whidby

Gayle Scott Gene Hertzog George Sears George Theodore Ginny Copeland Graham Peerson Greg Bernstein Gregg McCormick Hailey Payne Harlee Gause Harless Construction LLC Harold Sims Harriet & Fred Bostany Heather Khalil Heather W. Durham Henry Carter Henry Mixon Inez & W.R. Fulwider, Jr. Jackie Dunlap Jackie Mazzara James Hardin James Thompkins James Wise Jamie Chandler Jamie Whitson Janet Bradley Janice Peters Janie Spencer Jason Robb Jean Carpenter Jeannie Brown Jeannie Harrison Jeffery Scott Cox Jenise Spurlock Jennifer Echols Jennifer Palmer Jennifer Sumners Jeremy Bongo Jerome Brown Jerry Nesmith Jessica Carroll Jessica Jenkins Jim Coupland Jim Weil JoAnne Delohery Jody Margene Joe Anne Griffie Joe Evans Joe O'Leary Joe Pierce John Clark John Grubbs John Ippolito John Ruby Josh Carter Joy Mueller Joyce Dawkins Joyce Stein Judith Weismann Judy Jones Judy Loo Justin Traywick Juwan Dickerson Kahlen Bongo Karen Hinch Karla Papagni Katherine Taylor Katie Watkins Kay Brinkley Kay Williams Kayla Manning Keith Pettiway Kellie Frontline Kelly Yates Ken Blackmon Kimberly Sexton Kristen Vansant Kristin Long Kristina Sinclair Kristina Young

L. Smith Lakanjala Campbell Larry Burton Laudan Eslami Laura Brody Laura Duclos Laurie Black Laurie Hosea Laurie Walker Laverne Cohill Lee Lavette Lenda Spears Leslie Dutton Levi Crumpton, III Lila Berthon Linda Hood Lindsey Lopez Lionel Lawson Lisa Green Lisa Hill Lisbeth Herbst Lonnie Green Lori Yeager Louise Heisler Lucy Mossholder Lynn Watt Marc Kelly Margaret McCullough Margie Alvis Marian Hall Marie Trapolino Marilyn Gaines Markita Soles Mary Cross Mary Evans Matthew Kircus Meaghan Williams Melissa Davis Melissa Gooden Melissa Lilly Melissa Starkman Melissa Thompson Meredith Humber Michael Bottchen Michael Dumitrica Michael Ray Mike Jones Mimi Chambers Minyawn Young Misty Marlow Monica Garrett Morgan Smith Mr. & Mrs. Michael Archie Nadia Tehini Nadine Gibson Nan Morris Nancy Collins Nancy Prickett Nathaniel Moten Nick Angwin Nick Rykse Nicole Richardson Nin Reeves Oliver Mills Otis McGinester Pam Real Pam Smitherman Pamela Johnson Pat Rookis Patricia Gilmore Patti Price Paul Mathews Paul Presti Peggy Shafferman Philip Bostany Realty Co. Phyllis Larsh Racquelle Lane Rebecca Majors Rebekah Waller Regenia Brown Regina Chance Reginald Carrington

Reginald Murchison Renaurd Gulley Renee Metcalf Rhona Clark Richard Dyar Rick Umstead Robbie Woolsteen Robert Manasco Roberta & Mickey Dunnaway Robin Harrison Robin Tuladhar Roderick Jackson Rodney Williams Rosetta Isaac Rounak Collier Roy Barnes Sandra Shulman Sara Wessel Scott Hooker Sernaylia Floyd Sha' Pate Sharon Heller Sharon Kennard Sharon Millican Shelby Davis Sherry Coker Sherry Crouch Sherry Kamber Shirley & Paul Schlaff Shirley Funderburk Stacey Hawley Stephen Cusimano Steven Stewart Sue Durham Susan Hare Susanna Whitsett Tan-Tanishya Terry Taylor Coleman Teresa Sawyer Terri Lorant Terri Parker Thomas Ferrell Tiffany Abel Tim Durrett Tom Moore Tracy Johnson Tricia Fraley Tyler Gault University of Alabama in Birmingham Vanessa Mitchell Venice Smiley Vernon Hydorn, Sr. Vickie McCarthy Virginia Hare Virginia Hawsey Virginia Segars Voncile Patterson William (Bill) Austill William Avant William Royal Wrapsoty Yolanda Wilkerson Zeanna Amouie Zola Peterman

Gifts given in memory of or to honor special people:

CMC Steel Alabama In memory of Jimmie Lee Sabel Dr. James Isobe In honor of Idella Nemo & Dennis Curtis Eleanor Ruth Crenshaw In memory of Nathan Carter Miller Elesabeth R. &

Robert P. Shook In honor of Lem Stabler Emogene Huffman In memory of William S. Huffman, Jr. Jack Neill In memory of Muriel Berry James S. Clifford In memory of Ronnie Green, brother of YMCA Member Gary Green Jane Wagner In memory of Robert Polk McGregor John Floyd, Jr. In honor of Bud Flora Karla Papagni In honor of Mary Stanford Kiwanis Club of Birmingham In honor of Tommy Wells Lillie M. & Robert C. Andry In honor of Robert Holmes, Jr. Melanie Gardner In memory of Bill Gardner Mountain Brook Youth Baseball League In honor of Harlan Winn & Steve Jackson Mountain Brook Youth Baseball League In honor of Coach Jeff Chandler Mr. & Mrs. W.O. Holcombe, Jr. In honor of Barbara Vann, Virginia Crim, Jim & Bobby Holcombe Mtn. Brook 3rd Grade Basketball Rec League In honor of Coaches Mike Brown & Kevin Alexander Patricia Neill In honor of Jack Neill, III Richard Adams In memory of Robert Polk McGregor Sarah Pyron In honor of Reverend Jim Rains Suzahn Huffman Donaldson & Frederick Donaldson In memory of William S. Huffman, Jr. Women's Forum In memory of Robert Polk McGregor Xanthi Grammas In memory of Peter Grammas

Community Wellness

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Reaching for the sky

he Birmingham YMCA has recently released details of its strategic plan, a comprehensive strategy to help achieve the goal of making Birmingham the healthiest city in America.

Our vision: We will lead our community to become the healthiest in America.

Who we serve & what we do We support healthy lifestyles for individuals and families, develop healthy, whole kids, and strengthen families in spirit, STRATEGIC PLAN LEADING OUR mind and body.

COMMUNITY TO GOOD HEALTH Strategic goals Participation: We will expand and deepen participation in YMCA programs.

Education: We will intentionally design ymca programs that expand the building blocks of healthy human development: spirit, mind and body.

Collaboration: We will actively seek credible partners with similar community interests to accomplish the vision.

Inclusion: We will commit ourselves to inclusion in our programs, in our branches and in our communities.

Facilities: We will prove our commitment to quality and excellence for all through effective stewardship of our resources.

Our promises We will: Build positive relationships and caring communities through our membership and programs. This is why we do activities and not for the activities’ sake.

• Be good and responsible stewards of our resources, be they financial, physical or human. This is the foundation of our ability to serve.

• Win broad support in fundraising, collaborations, partnerships and image in order to enhance our ability to lead and serve.

• Develop, improve and expand our services, programs and facilities to more broadly serve our communities and achieve our vision.

• Evidence inclusion in those we serve, our staff and our volunteers.

“For all” will be more than words.

• Do what we say we do and prove it by measuring the impact of our programs in the lives of our constituents, assuring high quality, high values and high effectiveness.

We will intentionally design YMCA programs that expand the building blocks of healthy human development: spirit, mind and body.

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Connecting you to the Birmingham YMCA branch by branch.

aquatics

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Jump into the pool this fall Lessons, swim team continue during November and December

Group Swim Lessons

downtown, Greystone, mountain brook, Shelby county, shades valley, trussville, vestavia xpress Sessions 11/02-27 & 12/01-18* *Shelby County Branch - three days a week for three weeks) The YMCA has been teaching people to swim for over 100 years, providing individuals the opportunity to enjoy the water in a safe and fun environment. Swimming provides the best bilateral exercise of any sport, developing all muscles evenly.

Cost $52 YMCA Members | $85 Non-Members Contact your local YMCA for more information.

Private Swimming Lessons downtown, Greystone, mountain brook, Shelby county, shades valley, trussville, vestavia xpress The Birmingham YMCA offers private lessons for ages 3 and up to adult skill levels. These 30-minute lessons are customized to meet individual needs of every swimmer. Anyone wanting to further advance their or their child’s swimming will benefit from private lessons.

Cost $87 YMCA Members | $105 Non-Members Semi Private Cost $65 YMCA Members | $85 Non-Members

Swim Team

GREYSTONE Year round swim team registration begins 12/15.

Season: 01/05-05/22 The year-round swim team is a USA competitive year round program offering quality professional coaching and technique instruction for swimmers of all ages and abilities.

Aerobic and strength training are included in the older swimmers program.

Contact Susan Becker at 981.0144.

Shelby county Sharks Swim Team This year-round team is USA competitive for ages 5-18. The 16 www.ymcabham.org

team encourages regular swimming to build endurance, muscle strength, and cardiovascular fitness.

The benefits of swimming include sportsmanship, time management, self discipline, goal setting, and an increased self esteem.

Participation on the team is based on the basic swimming abilities.

To participate in the 8 and under groups, children must be able to swim at least one length of the pool doing freestyle/front crawl and backstroke/back crawl. Nine and older must do 2 lengths of the pool with both the freestyle/front crawl and backstroke/back crawl.

Practice Times Home School | 7:15-8:15 a.m. M-F Guppy Group | 4-4:45 p.m. Tu&Th Red Group | 4-5 p.m. M/W/F Black Group | 4:30-6 p.m. M-F Cost $75 Registration fee (this fee includes the $50 USA Swimming Registration and a team cap) Home School $200 YMCA Members | $260 Non-Members 2 Days a week $160 YMCA Members | $208 Non-Members 3 Days a week $175 YMCA Members and $227 Non-Members 5 Days a week $250 YMCA Members and $325 Non-Members Financial Assistance is available.

Contact Jennifer Dick at 664.9622.

Lifeguard Certification

vestavia xpress 11/18-20 & 11/22 | 5-9 p.m.

Christmas Break Certification Camp | 12/20-23 Being a lifeguard can be a very challenging and rewarding job.

This class will certify participants in the new American Red Cross Lifeguard Course, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid as well as AED. Participants must attend all classes as well as pass a final written and water test.

Cost $200 ($50 due at registration) $100 for recertification sessions Contact Jeff Kepler at 447-4390.

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Up To Date | 11/03-08

11/03 | DOWNTOWN 12 Days of Christmas Six Week Program. Two 1-hour sessions per week Stay motivated to your exercise program during the holiday season and count down to Christmas at the same time. This sixweek program will allow you to meet with a trainer for a one hour session, twice a week. In addition to your training sessions, you will have pre & post body assessments including weight, body fat and measurements as well as healthy cooking recipes for the holiday season! Come to the Downtown YMCA to count down to a healthy holiday!

Cost $350 Contact Jayme Creamer at 801.7238.

11/03 | Shades Valley Drop and Go Every Monday and Wednesday | 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Ages six weeks to 5 years old.

A fun safe loving environment for your kids to stay while you are on the go.

Cost 1-2 Hours: $10 first child | $7 second child 2-5 Hours: $15 first child | $12 for the second Contact Mallory Smith at 870.9622.

11/03 | Shelby County Homeschool PE Mondays and Wednesdays | 1-2:30 p.m.

Get your children moving in Homeschool P.E. The classes are designed to teach not only physical fitness and sports, but also teamwork and

Circuit confidence. Our staff will structure each class toward the level and age of the participants.

Limited space available.

Cost YMCA $20 Members | $35 Non-Members Contact Rhonda Williams at 664.9622.

Register online at www.ymcabham.org.

11/05 | Greystone Tai Chi November 5 -December 17 Wednesday 10 a.m.

This class is for all levels and there is no sign up required.

Contact Renae McCullough at 981.0144.

11/07 | Alabaster, Greystone, Northeast, Youth Center, Shades Valley, Shelby County, Western Area Winter Basketball Registration Deadline Cost $75 YMCA Members $100 Non-Members (ages 3-6) $85 YMCA Members $110 Non-Members (ages 7& up) Contact your local branch for more information or visit www.ymcabham.org.

11/08 | Shelby County Babysitting Classes 9-4 p.m. | Ages 11 and up Participants will be certified in child and infant CPR, First-aid, and learn how to change a diaper, and what to look out for when babysitting.

Cost $50

11/03 & 11/06 | alabaster Target Sports (Gun Safety Program)

Gun Safety Class Mondays 5:45-8 p.m. for 4 weeks Cost $35 YMCA Members $50 Non-Members

directory

Alabaster Community Branch 11th Avenue and 7th SW Alabaster, AL 35007 205.663.6504 Branch Hours Monday - Friday: Noon - 6 p.m. September - April 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. May - August Director of Camping Services Gwen Hatcher

YMCA Camp Cosby

2290 Paul Bear Bryant Road Alpine, AL 35014 256.268.2007 Executive Director Kevin Casey

Downtown Branch

2101 4th Avenue North Birmingham, AL 35203 205.324.4563 Branch Hours Monday - Friday: 5 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Saturday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sunday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Executive Director Andrew Freeman Membership Director Shelly Mitchell

Greystone Family Branch

5414 Highway 280 Birmingham, AL 35242 205.981.0144 Branch Hours Monday - Thursday: 5 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Friday: 5 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Saturday: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sunday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Childwatch Hours Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Friday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Saturday: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Sunday: 2 - 6 p.m.

Executive Director Pat Tate Membership Director Kristin Harris

Hargis Retreat

928 Hargis Drive Chelsea, AL 35043 205.678.6512 Branch Hours Monday - Saturday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Director of Camping Services Kevin Casey

Target Shooting Thursdays 6:30-8 p.m. beginning 11/06 Cost $10 per month YMCA Members $15 per month Non-Members Contact Gwen Hatcher at 663.6504.

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tennis

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Anyone for tennis?

Clinics, leagues continue into December

Mountain Brook 11/20 | Alabama/Auburn Tennis Mixer 9 a.m. - Noon Wear your team colors and come out for some fun tennis. Sign up with the Tennis Pro Shop at YMCA Mt. Brook. Play will be based on your Softcourt level.

Contact Joe Lane at 870.3930.

CLINICS Open Men’s Clinic Tuesdays | 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

This clinic is held on a drop in basis for all players 2.5 or higher. Clinic runs through November 25.

Cost $10 per person.

Advanced Women’s Clinic Fridays | 10:30 a.m. – Noon Any player with a Softcourt rating of 4.5 or higher may attend. Clinics will run through December 19.

Women’s 3.0+ Clinic Sundays | 2-3 p.m.

This clinic will continue in November and December. It is for ladies with a USTA or Softcourt rating of 3.0 and above.

Cost $12 per person

More offerings this fall

Mountain Brook ‘Tis the season to give presents!

Don’t forget that the Mountain Brook Branch sells gift cards that can be used for health & wellness programs, massage, and even pro-shop items. Stop by the front desk for more information!

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Junior Clinics 11/3-20 & 12/01-18.

Mini (ages 5-6) Mondays and Wednesdays 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Elementary (ages 7-9) Mondays and Wednesdays 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Intermediate (ages 10-12) Tuesdays and Thursdays 4-5 p.m.

Beginning Tournament (ages 13+) Tuesdays and Thursdays 5-6 p.m.

Cost $75 Full Session (2 days per week) $45 Half session (1 day per week) Leagues USTA Winter League 2009 USTA Winter League Teams will be registering this month. League play is available on Monday – Friday mornings and on Saturday afternoons. Teams fill very quickly, so register now.

Fall Softcourt The 2008 Fall Softcourt season ends this month. Our teams had a great fall season. The 2009 Spring Softcourt season will begin in March, 2009.

Men’s Interclub The Fall Men’s Interclub season ends in November. The 2009 Spring Men’s Interclub season will begin in March 2009. The A and B teams play on Saturday mornings. The C team plays on Thursday nights.

Contact the tennis desk at 870.3930.

Shades Valley Latin Language Classes Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays | 4:30-5 p.m.

Learn the Latin Language! Certified Latin teacher, Kay Reyes, is offering Immersion Latin to children. The award-winning LATIN LIVES! Program makes use of games, songs, pantomime, etc. , to teach Latin. Grades K-5th.

Monthly Cost $30 Afterschool Members | $35 YMCA | $65 Non-Member Contact Mallory Smith 870.9622.

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Up To Date | 11/11-25 11/11 | Alabaster, Shelby County, Northeast, Trussville, Shades Valley, Greystone, Western* Holiday Camp Join us for a day out of school. *Western’s Camp will be at Northeast on this day!

Go online at www.ymcabham.org for details.

11/11 | Vestavia Xpress Fun Club Days 11/11, 26, 28 | 01/02 & 05 | 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.

When the kids are out of school, but you still have to work, the Vestavia Xpress branch can pitch in to help. Registration is now open.

Daily Cost $25 YMCA Members $29 Non-Members Fee must be paid at time of registration. Register in person or call Beth or Dani at 823-0144.

11/13 | Western Area Family Night 6-8 p.m.

Contact Shayla Crawford at 923.1195.

11/20 | Trussville Turkey Shoot Out 6 p.m. | For children ages 7-13 The Turkey shoot-out is free to all YMCA members. Kids will participate in a basketball free throw contest. The child with the most free throws wins a turkey.

Contact Fred Hatcher at 655.2224.

11/23 | VESTAVIA XPRESS Indoor Triathlon Ages 14 and up Swim 15 minutes, Bike 20 minutes, Run 15 minutes. All skill levels welcomed. Coaching available.

Cost $35 Individuals | $65 Team Contact Jeff Kepler at 447.4390.

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11/20 | Northeast Family Fun Night 6-9 p.m.

The Northeast YMCA will hold its annual Family Fun Night where Thanksgiving dinner will be served to families in the community. The Afterschool Care Program children will provide entertainment.

11/21 | Shades Valley Shop and Drop 11/21, 12/05, 12/12 | 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Ages 6 weeks to 5 years.

When you need extra time to finish up your holiday shopping, the Shades Valley Family Branch offers childcare.

Cost 1-2 Hours: $10 first child | $7 second child 2-5 Hours: $15 first child | $12 second child Contact Mallory Smith at 870.9622.

11/24-25 | Northeast & Shades Valley Holiday Camp Join us for a day out of school| Go online at www.ymcabham.org for more details on pricing and hours.

11/26 | Alabaster, Shelby County, Northeast, Youth Center, Trussville, Shades Valley, Greystone, Western Area Holiday Camp Join us for a day out of school. Go online at www.ymcabham.org for more details on pricing and hours.

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Mountain Brook Branch

2401 20th Place South Birmingham, AL 35223 205.870.0144 Branch Hours* Monday-Thursday: 5 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Friday: 5 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Saturday: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sunday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Childwatch Hours Mon – Thursday: 8:15 a.m.-8 p.m.

Friday: 8:15 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

Saturday: 8:15 a.m.-Noon Sunday: 2-6 p.m..

Executive Director Michelle Oliver Membership Director Kristi Nix

* Hours listed will go into effect December 1

Northeast Family Branch

628 Red Lane Road Birmingham, AL 35216 205.833.7616 Branch Hours Monday & Tuesday: 5 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Wednesday-Friday: 5 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Saturday 7 a.m. - Noon Executive Director Terri A. Nevett

Shades Valley Family Branch 3551 Montgomery Highway Birmingham, AL 35209 205.870.9622 Branch Hours Monday -Friday: 5 .a.m. - 10 p.m.

Saturday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sunday: 1 - 6 p.m.

Executive Director Cham Norman Membership Director Dawn Pilliteri

Shelby County Branch

2610 Pelham Parkway Pelham, AL 35124 205.664.9622 Branch Hours Monday - Friday: 5 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Saturday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sunday: 1 - 6 p.m.

Child Watch Hours (School Year) Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 3:30-7:45 p.m.

Saturday: 8 a.m. -12 p.m.

(Summer) Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-7:45 p.m.

Saturday: 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

Executive Director Lane Vines Membership Director Beth Wilson

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Pick up the pace!

New selections coming to schedule

TRUSSVILLE Zumba. NEW! Taught by Christina Kirkland. Participants do not have to be a “dancer” to enjoy the benefits of the class. Zumba uses simple dance and fitness moves.

Zumba Schedule Monday 11 a.m. & 7:10 p.m. | Wednesday 7:10 p.m.

Mountain Brook Cycle Classes Added to Schedule Thursdays 4:30 p.m. | Sundays 2:30 p.m.

The Sunday class is a 45-minute beginner class. The first portion of each class focuses on proper bike setup. The goal of this class is to acclimate everyone to the bike and to promote cardiovascular and muscular endurance, enabling participants to get the most out of each workout. Riders are always encouraged to work at their own pace!

New riders, please remember that class sign up starts 30 minute prior to class start time. Due to high demand, many classes fill up very quickly.Bring a water bottle when you ride, and you may want to wear padded bike shorts or use a padded gel seat for comfort.

New Year’s Resolution Kick-off 12/01-31 Get ahead of everyone. Use December your for group personal training, nutritional counseling, massages, blood & body profile analysis, and specialized training.

Cost $600 YMCA Members | $700 Non-Members Contact Mickal Thomas at 445-2823.

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Only the Names Change The Thursday 8:30 a.m. class has been changed to “CardioBlast” and the Saturday 8:30 a.m. MuscleWorks class is now Extreme Conditioning. Contact Mary Casciaro at 870.0144.

Downtown Jump To It! Led by Connie Butts, Jump To It! is performed on mini-trampolines in an exercise called rebounding. Jump To It is a safe, fun and effective way to get and stay in shape.

Rebounding firms the legs, glutes and abs while placing little stress on the joints. It’s an excellent cardiovascular workout that promotes agility and balance. Unlike any other exercise, the extra gravitational force from jumping up and down on the trampoline helps to activate the lymphatic system which results in a more efficient immune system – an extraordinary benefit!

Schedule Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30 p.m. | Saturday, 8:30 a.m.

Contact Stephanie Rubens at 324-4563.

Greystone Schedule Changes Check the schedule during the holiday season for modifications AND surprises! There will be times when the “regular” schedule may change a bit; offering specialty classes and Holiday JAMS! Have a happy, healthy holiday season!

Contact Renae McCullough at 205.981.0144.

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11/28 | Alabaster Drop & Shop 6 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Registration 11/01-21 Get started on your Christmas shopping while your kids relax at the YMCA. Open to kids ages 4 -14.

Cost $15 YMCA Members | $25 Non-Members Contact Emily McClain at 663.6504.

ties include a one-hour weeknight practice, and eight Saturday games.

Cost $80 per child Contact Otto Myree at 833.7616.

11/29 & 12/13 | Shelby County Drop and Shop 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Need to get some Christmas shopping done without the kids? Drop them off at the YMCA for some fun-filled supervised activities while you shop. Children will participate in games, sports, art projects and more. Open to children 8 weeks through 12 years old. (Please send your child with a lunch.) Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Register in person at the YMCA or online at www.ymcabham.org.

Cost $20 YMCA Members | $35 Non-Members Contact Rhonda Williams at 664.9622.

12/05 | Northeast Cheerleading Registration Deadline Ages 5-10 Cheerleading develops self-confidence while stressing the importance of teamwork. Participants will be divided into age appropriate groups and will be taught chants, cheers and dance routines. Cheerleaders will also perform at YMCA soccer and basketball games, as well as local parades. Activi-

12/05 | Shelby County Cookies and Cocoa with Santa 6-7:30 p.m.

Come visit Santa and Mrs. Claus and enjoy a fun night of family activities at the YMCA. Children will enjoy decorating their own cookies, making reindeer food, a special art project and more! A photographer will be available to take pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Cost Free Contact Rhonda Williams at 664.9622.

12/13 | GREYSTONE Breakfast with Santa 8:30–10:30 a.m.

Please bring your family for a visit with Santa on Saturday, December 13. We will have refreshments, crafts, a “Swimming Santa” and group exercise opportunities for you and your children.

Contact Kristin Harris at 981.0144.

12/12-13 | Trussville Christmas Lock-in 7 p.m.-7 a.m.

Campers will make a Christmas craft, play Christmas games, swim, have a scavenger hunt and much more. Come by the branch or register online at www.ymcabham.org.

Contact Fred Hatcher at 655.2224.

12/26-28 | YOUTH CENTER YMCA Christmas Youth Basketball Tournament Ages 9 – 15 Registration deadline 12/15 Cost $100 per team.

Two game guarantee.

Contact Joe Brown at 833.7616 or 324.1643.

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Trussville Family Branch

5920 Valley Road Trussville, AL 35173 205.655.2224 Branch Hours Monday - Friday: 5 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Saturday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sunday: Noon - 7 p.m.

Childwatch Hours Monday – Friday: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

Saturday: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Sunday: 1-5 p.m.

Executive Director Mike Tsimpides Membership Director Cecelia Lowe

Vestavia Xpress Branch

2086 Columbiana Road Vestavia Hills, AL 35216 205.823.0144 Branch Hours Monday - Thursday: 5:15 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Friday: 5:15 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Saturday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Childwatch Hours Monday & Wednesday 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m.-8 p.m.

Tuesday: 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 3:30 -7:30 p.m.

Thursday: 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 3:30-7 p.m.

Friday: 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 3:30- 6 p.m.

Saturday: 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

Sunday: 2-5:30 p.m.

Executive Director Shon Torgeson Membership Director Cindy Reams

Western Area Family Branch

1195 Bessemer Road Birmingham, AL 35228 205.923.1195 Branch Hours Monday - Thursday: 6 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Friday: 6 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Executive Director Terri A. Nevett

Birmingham YMCA Youth Center 2400 7th Avenue North Birmingham, AL 35203 205.324.1643 Branch Hours 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Program Executive Chris Oldenburg

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Among other things, it’s a picture of where we want to go. It may be something that does not yet exist, but we can imagine it and see it in our mind’s eye. Vision has been called “a picture of the future that produces a passion in the present.” It’s a thing that we get excited about, a thing that we hope for, a thing which drives our actions and efforts.

Here at the Y, we share a vision that we will lead our community to become the healthiest in America. As we look around us, we see that we are certainly not there yet, but we are focusing our efforts on that vision today so we can move toward it. In time, through our programs and activities and services and partnerships, it will come about.

A lack of vision, someone has said, is like “trying to see underwater without a mask.” Everything is blurry and it’s hard to know where we are and where we are going. As another wag put it, “If you don’t know where you are going, then how will you know when you get there.”

We must imagine the possibilities.

Imagination is that wonderful thing that gives us hope, that thing that allows us to dream, that carries us into the future to a place where things are better than we find them today. Imagination is the capacity to think of a world that is better than the one we have, and to believe that we can get there. If we want to see our way in life more clearly, to see a sharper picture of our destination and purpose, and have a desire to be motivated to do something that counts, then we must have a vision.

It’s fascinating to see how some people are driven toward their destinations. Some go it alone, acting by themselves, struggling along, plodding along, loping along at whatever speed they are capable of, a vision dancing in their heads. Billy Elliot was a talented young boy who loved to dance (you should see the movie Billy Elliot, or the Broadway musical), and his heart-warming story is one of overcoming adversity to realize his vision of become a great dancer. He did. His vision became his life and his vision became a reality.

Sometimes great organizations have a great vision but they also encounter roadblocks. A church I know had a wonderful vision of building a much-needed childcare center for their

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community. It was a good idea, but one of the elderly church members, who was very wealthy, objected and refused to go along with the vision. Some kids had broken the windows out of his abandoned warehouse, and he was pretty sore about it and complained loudly at the board meeting, refusing to do anything for “those obstreperous hoodlums.”

Ne ver t hele ss, the building committee went ahead with their planned luncheon to tell folks about their vision and to solicit funding.

Some children from the neighborhood, in which many people lived who had lost their jobs with the recent mill closing, Birmingham YMCA Chaplain were invited to sing.

They did and after they sang the children came out into the audience to meet the church members. A pretty little five year-old with long, blonde ringlets came over to meet the wealthy old curmudgeon who objected to the childcare center and, as children sometimes will do, she lovingly put her arms around the man’s neck and crawled up into his lap. As friends watched to see his reaction, the elderly man put his arms tenderly around the little girl and held her for a long moment.

At the board meeting the following evening, guess who made the motion to move ahead with the childcare center? In time, the church’s vision became a reality, and while he didn’t want folks to know it, the wealthy old curmudgeon with a soft spot for pretty little girls with long, blonde ringlets made the largest gift.

Volunteers are essential to the success of any not-for-profit organization, especially like the YMCA, whether they bring their energies or their much-needed funds or their talents for success in their own professions. They are often the ones who share the vision that drives the organization, and chances are, you will find most volunteers putting their best efforts into making it a reality.

Take a look at the YMCA boards around this city and you’ll see what I mean.

‘If we want to see our way in life more clearly, then we must have a vision.’

Tom Rains

12/31-01/01 | NORTHEAST New Years Eve Lock-in 7 p.m.-8 a.m.

Cost $35 in advance | $45 day of event Contact Otto Myree at 833.7616.

01/02 | ALL Branches Summer Camp 2009 Registration Starts January 2 All camp offering will be available for preview online by December 1. Register early as most camps will fill up! Register online at www. ymcabham.org. Contact your local branch for more details.

01/13 | MOUNTAIN BROOK Healthier Weigh January 13 – March 17 Tuesdays 6 – 7:45 p.m.

Healthier Weigh is a proven, nine week program designed to help adolescents ages 12 to 18 at risk for being overweight learn to make healthy choices for a lifetime. Emphasis is

placed on the entire family’s involvement and support for a healthy change. Family access to the YMCA is included for the duration of the sessions for non-members. Weekly meetings will include behavioral and nutritional components led by a Pediatric Psychologist or a Registered Dietitian from The Children’s Hospital of Alabama. A certified Personal Trainer from the YMCA of Birmingham will add a fun, weekly exercise component.

Cost $399 YMCA Members $450 for Non-members Cost includes the adolescent participant and a caregiver. Financial assistance is available.

Please contact Caroline Bundy at 447-9457.

01/18 | WESTERN AREA Boys In Uniform Basketball Tournament Benefitting Strong Kid & Communities Cost $275 per team Details: Must have at least 7 on a team. Each team will be guaranteed two games.

Contact Keesha Nelson at 923.1195.

Do It Right

A proven, twelve week program for adults 18 years and older who are interested in learning to make healthy lifestyle changes regarding nutrition and old habits, plus getting fit for life. Weekly classes include the care and expertise of a Registered Dietitian from UAB and a Certified Personal Trainer from the YMCA of Birmingham.

Cost $295.

Financial assistance is available.

Schedule 01/14-04/01 MOUNTAIN BROOK & SHELBY COUNTY 01/15-04/02 GREYSTONE Contact Caroline Bundy at 447-9457.

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Relax with aquatic massage shelby county

Aquatic Massage is a gentle form of body therapy performed in warm water.

It combines elements of massage, joint mobilization, shiatsu and stretching.

The receiver is continuously supported while being floated, cradled, rocked, and stretched. The deeply relaxing effects of warm water combined with the movements, stretch and massage, creating a wide range of therapeutic benefits, including relaxation and the release of stress and tension.

Aquatic Massage participants do not need to know how to swim. Ear plugs are encouraged to keep water out of ears, but participants will not be in water over the head. Swim suit is required. Each session will be in the therapeutic pool.

Therapist Windy Wills Dodson LMT | AL 485 Cost $45 per 45-minute session Contact Jennifer Dick | 664.9622

Splash Parties at the y

Looking for an easy and fun way to celebrate your child’s birthday? Half of the YMCA pool during regular business hours or after hours, and a lifeguard and/or building supervisor will be provided for water games and recreational time.

A picnic area or a room will be provided for opening gifts, playing games, and enjoying cake and snacks.

Partiers get one hour of recreational swimming (swimming is done first) and one hour at the picnic area or in the room.

Parties are offered on a first-come, firstserve basis. Contact your neighborhood branch for more information and to reserve a date.

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Presenting the check to Executive Director Cham Norman are members of the Shades Valley Board of Management, Lewis Burke (left) and Courtney French (center). The YMCA would like to thank the ACJF for their generous support.

Christmas Camps 2008 12/22-01/05 | Alabaster, Shelby County, Northeast, Youth Center, Trussville, Shades Valley, Greystone, Western Go online at www.ymcabham.org for details on pricing and hours.

12/22, 23, 26, 29, 30, 31 Vestavia Xpress Cost YMCA Members $25 per day, $130 for all days Non-Members $29 per day $150 for all days Register at Vestavia Xpress branch or call 823.0144 and ask for Beth or Dani.

12/19-21 | CAMP COSBY

Cost $150 Check-in 6 p.m. Friday Buffet dinner for kids and parents Check-out 1 p.m. Sunday Go online at www.campcosby.org.

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Dancing in the street Learn to boogie at the Y this fall

shades valley Birmingham School Of Dance Classes Mondays and Tuesdays Dance and cheerleading classes offered during Afterschool hours for ages 5 and up. Dancenastics is a combo class of cheerleading and dancing. Students will learn short routines to fun music like “High School Musical” and “Hannah Montana!” They will also be learning cheers, jumps, and introduction to tumbling.

Dancenastics Mondays 4:45-5:30 p.m.

Tuesdays 3:15-4 p.m.

Ballet-Jazz Combo Mondays 5:15-6:05 p.m.

Hip-Hop/Ballet Combo Tuesdays 4-4:50 p.m.

Monthly Cost $36 YMCA Member $45 Non-members Second class and siblings half price!

Contact Mallory Smith at 870.9622.

Kid Talk

Abbie Duke | Mountain Broook Age | 11 School | Homewood Middle What do you like most about playing tennis?

I used to play soccer, but I got tired of the competitiveness of it. Then, I saw some people playing tennis and I thought it looked like fun.

What do you like most about your coach, Joe Lane?

I love how hard he pushes and what he gets out of me.

Shelby County 11/13 | 5-9 p.m. Adult CPR and AED 11/22 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Adult, Child, Infant, First Aid, AED 12/04 | 5-9 p.m. Adult CPR and AED 12/13 &12/25 | 9-1 p.m. Adult, Child, Infant, First Aid, AED Cost $30 Adult CPR only | $60 Full Class Contact Jennifer Dick at 664.9622 Vestavia xpress 11/29 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. & 12/20 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Cost $35 Adult CPR / AED (Child/Infant CPR optional) $60 Standard First Aid (Includes Adult CPR / AED / First Aid - Child/Infant CPR optional) Contact Jeff Kepler at 447-4390.

Veteran’s Day Holiday Adult CPR For High School Seniors

11/11 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Seniors, get your CPR certification before graduation 2009. Classroom activities will be complete noon then relax and enjoy access to our heated pool with a catered lunch.

Cost $50 (includes lunch and pool party) Contact Jeff Kepler at 447-4390.

GREYSTONE 11/13 | 5-8p.m. & 12/11 | 5-8p.m.

Contact Susan Becker at 981.0144.

Register online at www. ymcabham.org.

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WANTED: Athletes, Dancers, Twirlers, & Other Performers Magic City Youth Organization Performance Classes Dance Team 4-4:45 p.m. | First grade and up Students learn fundamentals of ballet, jazz, modern and hip-hop, while working together as an ensemble.

Boy’s Hip-Hop Crew 4:45-5:30 p.m.

First grade and up Teaches fundamentals of dance, mixed with hip-hop, stepping, and creative movement.

Color-guard 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Co-Ed | Fourth grade and up Students learn the fundamentals of flag work, marching, and dance.

Cost $109 YMCA Members $125 Non-Member 12-Week Session. $15 discount for the second and third sibling.

Contact Mallory Smith 870.9622.

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Shelby County Gym Rentals Did you know that you can rent the Shelby County YMCA gym for your next event or athletic practice? Gym rentals are based on gym availability with YMCA programs.

Cost Ranges from $25-$50 per hour.

Contact Tamara Ladewig at 664.9622

What's your favorite or best tennis shot?

I really like serving and my overhead.

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My Mission:

. . . to be a little hip and a little retro!

Angie Dormuth GREYSTONE

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It’s rare to have a member in the ranks of a Pilates or spinning class who is as knowledgeable – perhaps more so – than the instructor. However, that just may be the case with Greystone member Angie Dormuth.

Angie was on the forefront of fitness and group exercise in Alabama 35 years ago – in thr days of 45s, leg warmers, and sweat bands. Angie began teaching group exercises courses at Enterprise Junior College in the mid 1970s, leading groups of women of all ages through a fitness regimen that include jogging, calisthenics, and even weight training, two decades before women in the weight room was the norm.

For Angie, the purpose of her program was to help women achieve desirable results by focusing on the whole body. In other words, spot reducing programs and exercising long enough just to lose a few pounds. Angie believes women must focus on all areas and aspects of the body in order to look and feel better.

“When I taught I called the class Fitness and Figure Control, because most women wanted figure control,” Angie said. “If you follow a sound fitness program, figure control will come naturally.

“Psalm 139:14 says ‘I am fearfully and wonderfully made,’ and I truly believe that,” Angie added.

Even though her teaching days may be behind her, Angie still makes health and wellness a priority.

She gets a cardiovascular workout in Spinning classes while focusing on Yoga and Reformer Pilates classes to help with strength, balance and flexibility. Pilates, she emphasizes, is a great workout for men and women who are busy with the physical demands of modern life.

“Pilates puts the body in proper alignment and works the body as a whole,” Angie said. “Think about it, if you’re out working in the yard you’re not just standing in place working your biceps.”

While Angie is clearly motivated to work out on her own, she appreciates the personal relationships that develop in a class.

“I’m a people person and I really enjoy the camaraderie of a group exercise class,” Angie said. “I like getting to know each other. Class members miss you when you’re not there and they ask you about your kids.

I really like that about the Y.”

“Whatever we possess becomes of double value when we have the opportunity of sharing it with others.”

— Jean-Nicolas Bouilly

Thanksgiving

Prayer Breakfast Sponsored by the Downtown Branch YMCA

Tuesday, November 25

7 a.m. The Harbert Center Downtown Birmingham around the corner from the Downtown Branch on Fourth Avenue North

Special thanks to Burr & Forman, LLP and Lightfoot, Franklin & White, LLC

Speaker Jeremiah Castille, Former University of Alabama Football Player.

Reservations $12 individual | $80 table of 8 Contact Cheryl Booker at 801.7232

Metropolitan Birmingham YMCA 2101 Fourth Avenue North Birmingham, AL 35203 www.ymcabham.org

Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage Paid Permit No. 1072 Birmingham, AL

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